It’s no secret that automation has immense potential to increase productivity. But a lot of manufacturers are still on the fence when it comes to taking the automation plunge. Since 1957, Rocket Industrial has been working with our clients to find the right equipment to automate their packaging processes...

Outdated adhesive equipment can lead to downtime and missed production goals. Long heat times and plugging are common issues that arise over time. Charring is the biggest problem with hot melt application systems and often leads to nozzle plugging. Char occurs over time from thermal and oxidative degradation, which alters the properties of the adhesive causing it to clump up...

With continued use, it’s inevitable that packaging equipment parts will begin to wear and eventually stop working. Regular preventative maintenance and the use of quality parts are vital to the operation of your case sealer. Maintain peak performance of your case sealer with regular inspection of these key items...

Adhering to a preventative maintenance plan is the number one recommendation to improve the lifespan of your packaging equipment. By routinely cleaning and inspecting your equipment, you can prevent the issues before they occur. This ultimately leads to a drastic reduction in downtime and repair costs...

Reducing costs and speeding up end of line assembly are goals for most manufacturers. Improving your packaging and your packaging systems takes the expertise of qualified engineers to develop the products that will work best for your project...

Loveshaw has been producing quality products to support the packaging industry for the last 50 years and they haven’t slowed down one bit. One of their latest pieces of tech is the MicroJet HRP (High Resolution Printer). Teaming up with HP® (Hewlett Packard) to implement one of the most highly ...

A one man warehouse, is it possible? Imagine a machine that could palletize each and every load you have with a simple touch of a button. One that worked around the clock and always kept up with production. A machine that would...

Make the most of your purchases by taking full advantage of our Heavy Metal Program. Rocket Industrial has partnered with Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) to bring you a better way to shop for equipment, parts, and supplies.